SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME
ONE VETERANS WAY, Knoxville, TN 37931
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How SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME Compares
SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME is a 140-bed government-owned nursing facility in Knoxville, Tennessee. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Tennessee average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.6%) is above the Tennessee average of 5.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 140 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 13 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Knoxville, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.1 stars.
By the numbers vs. Tennessee average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.4% — worse than the Tennessee average of 16.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.1% — better than the Tennessee average of 3.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.6% — worse than the Tennessee average of 5.2% (45% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.5% — worse than the Tennessee average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Tennessee averages across 303 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME with other nursing homes in Knoxville.
How is SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 19.4% here versus 16.9% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.6% here versus 5.2% across Tennessee. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 140 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains SENATOR BEN ATCHLEY STATE VETERANS' HOME's rating advantage in Knoxville?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.1 stars across 13 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Knoxville
Knoxville sits in Knox County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Tennessee as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 73,677 (15.8%)
- Median age
- 37.4 years
- Median household income
- $59,250
- Median home value
- $194,200
Demographics for Knox County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Knoxville.
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